Where do I enter gambling losses if my gambling winnings are not on a W2-G?

Paul21
Paul21 Member Posts: 1 Newcomer
edited April 15 in Credits/Deductions

I've read in other posts that the option to deduct gambling losses only shows in "Other Itemized Deductions" if you have already input gambling winnings in the W-2G section. My gambling winnings are from sweepstakes casinos and thus came from 1099-MISCs or no W-2G at all. I was able to put my winnings in "Other Income > Gambling Income (not on a W-2G)" but then I have no option for gambling losses in the deductions section.

As a separate note, I used FreeTaxUSA for my 2024 returns and had no issue. I was able to put non W-2G gambling winnings in box 8b of Schedule 1 Form 1040, and then deductions in box 16. Now, in the 2025 software, it's putting my non W-2G gambling income in box 8i, and disallowing me from inputting gambling losses. Is there a way to get these gambling winnings in box 8b and losses in box 16 like 2024's return?

Thank you!

EDIT: SOLVED

Make sure your gambling winnings are put in "Gambling Income (not on a W-2G)" instead of right below "Winnings (Prizes and Awards not on a 1099-MISC)"

Answers

  • RyanV
    RyanV FreeTaxUSA Admin Posts: 65 image

    Glad you were able to figure it out! Thanks for joining the community!